Purchasing Agent

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Robinson Pipe & Supply Full time

Robinson Pipe & Supply is a family-owned business based in Houston, TX, with four generations of expertise in the steel industry. Known for our commitment to quality and competitive prices, we specialize in delivering top-notch steel products to meet all our customers' needs.


Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Purchasing Agent at Robinson Pipe & Supply in Houston, TX. The Purchasing Agent will work with Strategic Management, Financial Management, and Yard Operations in executing our strategy to source, acquire, receive, and inventory Surplus pipe. In addition, the Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing purchase orders, negotiating contracts, handling procurement processes, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring supplier partnerships are fruitful.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build and Maintain Supplier Relationships: Develop and sustain long-term partnerships with our suppliers.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to understand their operations, products, services, and pricing.
  • Supplier Evaluation: Assess suppliers based on price, quality, availability, and other critical criteria.
  • Negotiation: Secure the best value propositions by analyzing costs and sales price points.
  • Daily Business Operations: Handle solicitation activities, CRM updates, purchase orders, scheduling and tracking deliveries, inventory management, and financial support for accounts receivable/accounts payable.


Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement in Surplus Pipe Procurement or Demonstrable experience as a Purchasing Agent in a relevant role
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or relevant field
  • Purchase Orders and Procurement skills
  • Contract Negotiation expertise
  • Strong background in Purchasing
  • Customer Service skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Detail-oriented and organized approach
  • Experience in the steel or related industry is a plus


Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary based off of experience
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Vacation/Personal Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday PTO

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